Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a unique country with a varied history and an exciting modern persona. This book examines Bulgaria's past as well as how it functions in today's political and global climate. It gives an in-depth overview of the various aspects that make up the country, including its geography,...
| Main Authors: | Stavreva, Kirilka (Author), Quek, Lynette (Author), Mattern, Joanne, 1963- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Cavendish Square Publishing,
2017.
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| Edition: | Third Edition. |
| Series: |
Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)
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Table of Contents:
- Bulgaria today
- Geography. Bulgaria's three regions
- A land of caves and beaches
- A variety of seasons
- A land of rivers, lakes, and springs
- Plants and animals
- Cities and towns
- History. First Bulgarian kingdom
- Boris I's rule
- The rise of Bulgarian culture
- Byzantine conquest
- A new Constantinople
- Conquest and persecution
- The rise of nationalism
- A violent change
- Issues over Macedonia
- Dark days of war
- The Soviets take control
- A difficult road to democracy
- Government. Journey toward democracy
- A new constitution
- Regional and local government
- Many political parties
- Elections bring change
- Economy. Shocking reforms
- Soviet industry
- Industry today
- Changes to the fishing industry
- Agricultural strengths and weaknesses
- The service industry
- Modern transportation
- Environment. Progress and danger
- Damage from the skies
- Where to put the waste
- Water supply woes
- The dirtiest river in Europe
- A land of biodiversity
- Saving endangered plants and animals
- Bulgarians. Creating the Bulgarian people
- Preserving culture
- Turks in Bulgaria
- The plight of the Roma
- Many minorities
- Changing populations
- Leaving for the West
- Struggles for equality
- A well-dressed people
- Lifestyle. Changing marriage trends
- Extended families
- Marriage and living arrangements
- Equality for men and women
- Children: the center of the family
- Living at home
- Stranger or friend?
- Life in cities and towns
- Enjoying the country life
- Education is key
- Religion. Politics at war with religion
- Eastern and Western controversy
- The historical role of the church
- Other key religious groups
- Language. A language to be proud of
- Alphabet, grammar, and dialects
- Speaking with the whole body
- The language of names
- Public conversations
- Arts. Traditional folk music and dance
- Treasures of the medieval church
- Early Bulgarian literature
- Art meets politics
- Artists break free
- Digging into the past
- Leisure. Working for the weekend
- A nation of coffee drinkers
- Vacations at the beach or in the mountains
- Skiing and other sports
- A love of reading
- Sly Peter and Bai Ganyu
- Festivals. Changing Independence Day
- Baba Marta and the coming of spring
- Honoring education
- Ancient festival traditions
- Early spring holidays
- Celebrating life and death
- Food. Meals big and small
- Mealtime manners
- Changing seasons, changing meals
- Local variations
- Map of Bulgaria
- About the economy
- About the culture
- Timeline
- Glossary.